ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Eraser

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪˈɹeɪzə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Eraser is a noun meaning One who erases.

Meaning

One who erases.

More Meanings

  1. (Canada, US, Philippines) An object used to erase or remove something written or drawn by a pen or a pencil.
  2. (computing) An overwriter program used to prevent data recovery.
  3. (Canada, US, Philippines) An object used to erase something written either by chalk on a chalkboard, by a marker on a whiteboard, or by some other erasable implement; a chalkboard eraser, whiteboard eraser, etc.

Example Sentences

I have worn out the eraser on this pencil.

Word Forms

Synonyms for eraser

Depending on context, synonyms include rubber, bungee.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include clearance, cleanup, cleaning, clean-up, rough, scratch.

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